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This product contains a script of dialogue representing the debates during the Constitutional Convention. It is not intended to be 'historically accurate' but gives a general representation about the debates held during the convention (although the positions of the characters are held true to their position during the convention). I developed this as a way to engage my 'reluctant' readers in the content and provide them with some fluency practice. The script has 12 characters, so most of my s

A short reading activity with students assuming the character roles. The two short dialogues provide review of two important aspects of George Washington's presidency. The first part simulates a conversation within the President's Cabinet. The Cabinet members discuss Hamilton's proposal of a National Bank and Jefferson's opposition to that idea. It also illustrates how John Adams felt about his role in the Cabinet. The second part includes dialogue between Washington and Hamilton regardin